France’s
food and agriculture tech industry,
in focus.

Food Safety and Hygiene Issues

16.8% of this theme group

Researchers highlight gaps in safety standards, hygiene practices, and regulatory enforcement across the food supply chain.

Food safety (742) · Environmental health (169) · Food hygiene (65) · Hygiene (133)

Food Safety Regulations and Consumer Confidence

Exploring the Role of Food Safety Practices in Enhancing Sustainability within the Food Industry: A Comprehensive Analysis of Challenges, Op

Food Waste and Systemic Inefficiency

16.1% of this theme group

Studies expose large volumes of waste and inefficiencies in production, distribution, and consumption that hinder sustainability.

Food waste (176) · Consumption (206) · Sustainability (250) · Food systems (250)

Progress towards Sustainable Utilisation and Management of Food Wastes in the Global Economy

Transforming food supply chains for sustainability

Food Security and Climate Vulnerability

15.4% of this theme group

Analyses examine how climate change and socioeconomic factors threaten reliable access to nutritious food worldwide.

Food security (803) · Food systems (338) · Food insecurity (145) · Agriculture (365)

Food Security and Climate Change: Differences in Impacts and Adaptation Strategies for Rural Communities in the Global South and North

Food Production, Availability, Agricultural Systems, and Food Security: A Detailed Review

Agricultural Productivity Constraints

15.4% of this theme group

Works identify barriers to yield growth, including resource limits, technology gaps, and market pressures.

Agriculture (583) · Production (354) · Agricultural productivity (106) · Food security (281)

Agricultural Production

STATUS AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES OF ORGANIC AGRICULTURE FARMS IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBAL TRENDS

Processing Challenges and Quality Gaps

15.2% of this theme group

Papers discuss shortcomings in processing methods that affect product quality, safety, and integration into sustainable chains.

Food processing (441) · Food industry (188) · Food products (118) · Food science (115)

Advancing the Role of Food Processing for Improved Integration in Sustainable Food Chains

Emerging techniques for the processing of food to ensure higher food safety with enhanced food quality: a review

Mycotoxin and Contaminant Risks

12.6% of this theme group

Research points to persistent toxin contamination and associated health risks in crops and derived food products.

Mycotoxin (127) · Aflatoxin (66) · Food safety (363) · Risk assessment (92)

Aflatoxins: A Global Concern for Food Safety, Human Health and Their Management

Food Contamination with Micro-plastics: Occurrences, Bioavailability,Human Vulnerability, and Prevention

Antibiotic Resistance in Food Animals

8.6% of this theme group

Studies reveal rising antimicrobial resistance in livestock and its implications for public health and food safety.

Antibiotic resistance (105) · Salmonella (105) · Listeria monocytogenes (53) · Antimicrobial (65)

Antibiotic Use in Livestock and Residues in Food—A Public Health Threat: A Review

A Review of Current Bacterial Resistance to Antibiotics in Food Animals

Safety Concerns with Emerging Processing Tech

20.7% of this theme group

Authors urge careful assessment of new processing and packaging technologies to avoid unintended health hazards.

Food safety (242) · Food processing (124) · Food industry (61) · Food products (67)

Food packaging and nanotechnology: safeguarding consumer health and safety

Perspectives on Novel Technologies of Processing and Monitoring the Safety and Quality of Prepared Food Products

Pesticide and Toxin Risk Assessment

18.1% of this theme group

Literature stresses the need for robust evaluation of pesticide residues and aflatoxin exposure in food commodities.

Risk assessment (125) · Hazard quotient (64) · Pesticide (84) · Aflatoxin (67)

Aflatoxins in food: Prevalence, health effects, and emerging trends in its mitigation—An updated review

Concentrations of DDT metabolites in different food items and public health risk in Africa regions: systematic review and metal analysis

Sustainability Trade‑offs in Agriculture

14.4% of this theme group

Researchers caution that some high‑tech agricultural practices may compromise long‑term ecological balance.

Production (173) · Agriculture (192) · Sustainability (136) · Sustainable agriculture (46)

Transition towards sustainability in agriculture and food systems: Role of information and communication technologies

Modern Agricultural Technologies for Sustainable Food Production: A Comprehensive Review of Technological Innovations and Their Impact on Gl

Pathogen and Hygiene Management Risks

14.2% of this theme group

Works highlight ongoing challenges in controlling Salmonella, Listeria, and related hygiene failures in production.

Salmonella (116) · Listeria monocytogenes (85) · Antibiotic resistance (57) · Hygiene (56)

<em> Salmonella </em> spp. and antimicrobial residues in eggs from caged and cage-free systems in Colombia: labeling, production

Microbiological hazards and compliance of ready-to-eat foods at restaurants..

Food Security Under Climate Stress

13.6% of this theme group

Analyses warn that climate variability threatens price stability and access to nutritious food in vulnerable regions.

Food security (322) · Agriculture (159) · Food prices (33) · Food insecurity (41)

Climate-resilient development: An approach to sustainable food production in sub-Saharan Africa

Zero Hunger by 2030 – Are we on track? Climate variability and change impacts on food security in Africa

Shelf‑Life Extension and Quality Degradation

12.2% of this theme group

Studies examine how preservation methods can lead to oxidation, moisture loss, and reduced nutritional value.

Shelf life (84) · Cold storage (23) · Lipid oxidation (25) · Moisture (29)

Advances in Edible Coatings for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables: A Review

Effects of pretreatments on quality attributes of long-term deep frozen storage of vegetables: a review

Enzyme and Additive Safety Evaluation

6.7% of this theme group

Papers call for thorough safety testing of novel enzymes and feed additives before commercial deployment.

Enzyme (61) · Food additive (67) · Strain (41) · Feed additive (33)

Safety evaluation of the food enzyme α‐galactosidase from the genetically modified Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain CBS 615.94

Safety evaluation of the food enzyme α‐amylase from the non‐genetically modified Aspergillus sp. strain AR‐SHFA‐109

Integrated Food‑System Resilience

18.6% of this theme group

Research proposes holistic supply‑chain designs to boost safety, security, and sustainability of food networks.

Food safety (342) · Supply chain (118) · Food systems (122) · Food security (172)

The food systems approach: sustainable solutions for a sufficient supply of healthy food

Improving quality standards of purchase policy and sustainable staple food safety

Functional Ingredients from By‑Products

17.9% of this theme group

Studies explore turning agricultural residues into health‑promoting functional foods and novel nutritional ingredients.

Functional food (124) · Ingredient (124) · Health benefits (104) · Raw material (131)

USING NOVEL EXTRACTS FROM CARROT RESIDUES AND BY-PRODUCTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF VALUABLE FUNCTIONAL FOODS

KIWIFRUIT: A REVIEW ON NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION AND ITS ASSOCIATED HEALTH BENEFITS, MEDICINAL IMPORTANCES, AND ADVANCEMENT OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Sustainable Agricultural Innovations

15.6% of this theme group

Works highlight practices and technologies that increase yields while reducing environmental footprints.

Agriculture (522) · Food security (316) · Production (310) · Sustainable agriculture (138)

Selective agricultural and environmental practices to sustain food production and mitigate climate change

Energy-Efficient Innovations in Agricultural and Food Systems: A Systematic Review of Productivity and Sustainability Outcomes and Adoption

Nanotech for Processing and Packaging

13.8% of this theme group

Research showcases nanomaterials that improve preservation, safety, and performance of processed foods and packaging.

Food processing (371) · Food industry (208) · Food packaging (117) · Production (148)

Application of nanotechnology in food: processing, preservation, packaging and safety assessment

Nanotechnology in Food Industry; Advances in Food processing, Packaging and Food Safety

Advanced Biosensing for Contaminant Detection

11.9% of this theme group

Papers present optical and fluorescence sensors that enable rapid, low‑limit detection of pathogens and toxins.

Food safety (318) · Detection limit (66) · Biosensor (41) · Fluorescence (32)

Optical sensing for real-time detection of food-borne pathogens in fresh produce using machine learning

Chemical probe as specific detector of porcine protein or peptide in meat and meat-based products: Potential applications, challenges, and t

Natural Antioxidants for Shelf‑Life Extension

11.3% of this theme group

Studies demonstrate how plant‑derived antioxidants can preserve quality and prolong storage life of foods.

Shelf life (345) · Storage handling (125) · Preservative (108) · Food preservation (88)

Harnessing Natural Antioxidants for Enhancing Food Shelf Life: Exploring Sources and Applications in the Food Industry

Incorporation of Natural Antioxidants into Biodegradable Food Packaging: Enhancing Food Quality and Shelf Life

Probiotic and Antimicrobial Food Solutions

10.9% of this theme group

Research investigates beneficial microbes and natural antimicrobials to enhance safety and reduce spoilage.

Antimicrobial (175) · Probiotic (77) · Bacteria (55) · Listeria monocytogenes (58)

Natural Anti-Microbials for Enhanced Microbial Safety and Shelf-Life of Processed Packaged Meat

Microbial Contamination of Food: Probiotics and Postbiotics as Potential Biopreservatives

Paris

64.9% across the displayed hubs

44 companies hiring · $2.0B disclosed funding

Roubaix

6.4% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding

Lyon

6.2% across the displayed hubs

3 companies hiring · $147.1M disclosed funding

Bordeaux

6.0% across the displayed hubs

2 companies hiring · $3.2M disclosed funding

Lille

4.5% across the displayed hubs

4 companies hiring · $53.8M disclosed funding

Montpellier

4.3% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $4.2M disclosed funding

Toulouse

4.3% across the displayed hubs

2 companies hiring · $91.6M disclosed funding

Nantes

3.4% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $7.3M disclosed funding